Jul 09 2026
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Spaghetti And Meatballs Recipe

Inspired by Tumea & Sons Restaurant
Time1h
Serves4

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Ingredients

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Meatballs

Spaghetti

Tomato Sauce

Method

Meatballs

  1. 1

    Prepare the Mixture

    In a large mixing bowl, combine ground beef, breadcrumbs, grated Parmesan cheese, minced garlic, egg, chopped parsley, salt, and black pepper. Mix thoroughly until all ingredients are well combined.

  2. 2

    Form the Meatballs

    Using your hands, form the mixture into meatballs, around 1.5 inches in diameter. Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

  3. 3

    Bake the Meatballs

    Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Bake the meatballs for 20-25 minutes, or until browned and cooked through.

Spaghetti

  1. 4

    Boil the Water

    In a large pot, bring 3 liters of water to a boil. Add 1 tablespoon of salt to the boiling water.

  2. 5

    Cook the Spaghetti

    Add the spaghetti to the boiling water and cook according to package instructions, usually about 8-10 minutes, until al dente. Stir occasionally to prevent sticking.

  3. 6

    Drain the Spaghetti

    Once cooked, drain the spaghetti in a colander and set aside, reserving a cup of pasta water for later.

Tomato Sauce

  1. 7

    Sauté the Vegetables

    In a large saucepan, heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil over medium heat. Add chopped onion and sauté until translucent, about 5 minutes. Add minced garlic and sauté for another minute.

  2. 8

    Prepare the Sauce

    Stir in the canned crushed tomatoes, dried oregano, dried basil, sugar, salt, and black pepper. Bring the sauce to a simmer and let it cook for 15-20 minutes, stirring occasionally.

  3. 9

    Combine with Meatballs

    Once the meatballs are baked, add them to the sauce and let simmer for an additional 5 minutes to absorb the flavors.

Assembly

  1. 10

    Combine Spaghetti and Sauce

    Add the drained spaghetti into the saucepan with the meatballs and sauce. Toss gently to coat the spaghetti evenly.

  2. 11

    Serve

    Serve the spaghetti and meatballs hot, garnished with additional grated Parmesan cheese and parsley if desired.

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